Training

You are invited to follow the pathway of adult leader development that Baden-Powell began in 1918. The quality of the Scouting program that we bring to the boys is dependent upon the quality and capability of the unit's adult leaders.

The leadership training philosophy of the Boy Scouts of America is to provide adult leaders with fundamental information about the aims and purposes of the movement, as well as specifies about their particular roles in Scouting.

A trained leader is knowledgable and confident in the role of being performed. The knowledge and confidence of a trained leader are quickly sensed by Cub, Boy, Varsity or Venture Scouts and are a positive influence on their lives.

To achieve our aims in the Flint River Council, we will offer training at different times in each District. If you cannot attend training in your local community, please feel free to attend training in another District.

In order to provide you with all the required material pre-registration is required of all training sessions in the Flint River Council. Walk-ins are more than welcome, but it is understood that walk-ins may not receive all the required handouts.

What does it take to be considered "Trained"? Requirements are different for each position.


Fast Start
Fast Start provides an immediate comfort level for new leaders and enables you to say, "I can do this!" Each program gives leaders information on planning and conducting their first meeting and even demonstrates a meeting you can use.  You can register for online training courses and view the fast start training for the program that you are working in.


Youth Protection Training
Youth Proection Training provides you with the tools needed to be able to conduct unit meetings and outings in a safe manner. It is required on the Local and National Tour Permit that a minimum of one registered adult leader be Youth Protection Trained.  You can receive this training through the Scouting ELearning site and print your certificate upon course completion. You will be required to take complete the test (80% answers correct) to be able to complete the course.  It is not required that you have your member identification number to be able to complete the registration process.  Please contact us if you have any difficulties with the site.


Health and Safety Training
Health and Safety Training focuses on the Sweet 16 of Safety and the Sandwich Principle. You will also have the  opportunity to view the "Safety Begins with Leadership" video during this training.


New Leader Essentials
New Leader Essentials is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in an age-appropriate style within Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. Each registered leader will find this to be a valuable tool in understanding the basics of the Scouting program.


Leader Specific Training
Once you have a solid overview of the Boy Scout’s values-based program, you can begin training for a specific Scouting position through Leader Specific training. The training provides the specialized knowledge a new leaders needs to assume a leadership role. Each course is designed for a specific leadership position and has  been developed for the following positions and their assistants:
Tiger Cub Den Leaders
Cub Scout Den Leaders
Webelos Den Leaders
Cubmasters
Pack Committee Members 		Scoutmasters
Troop Committee Members
Venturing Committee Members
Venturing Advisors


BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)
This training will provide the necessary knowledge and skills for a pack to be able to go Family Camping in the Flint River Council. Each pack is required to have a BALOO trained individual on any family campout.


Outdoor Leaders Skills for Webelos Leaders
The Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders is the outdoor training program to prepare Webelos leaders to take the boys into an outdoor setting.  Essential skills for camping and outdoor activity badge preparation are taught.  This is a one day course. 


Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in the Boy Scout Handbook.


Powderhorn
Powderhorn is the High Adventure Resource Management course for Venture Crew Leaders and will enable you to provide an exciting and safe high adventure program for their crew members.


National Youth Leadership Training
NYLT is a week long Junior Leader Training Experience provided by volunteer Scouts and Scouters to prepare junior leaders with effective patrol and troop leadership. To give Scouts an understanding of the 11 skills of leadership and how to apply them in his troop and patrol. To prepare Scouts with a learning experience in a variety of Scoutcraft skills which will enable him to assist his patrol and troop members as they participate in the Boy Scouts of America advancement program. To provide junior leaders with the knowledge to assist in creating a quality program for their own troop. To give Scouts an opportunity to share experiences with other junior leaders in the Flint River Council.


Wood Badge for the 21st Century
Wood Badge is the advanced training program for all Scout leaders. The course concentrates on leadership skills and group dynamics to improved the quality of Scouting offered at every level. Wood Badge training has two parts. The first is practical experience where the Scouter lives as a member of a patrol and practices the skills of leadership. This practical training is conducted over two, three day weekends. The second part of Wood Badge is the application of what has been learned.


POW WOW
Pow-Wow is the single largest supplemental training course offered by the Flint River Council to Cub Scout volunteers. It’s also a day of FUN and FELLOWSHIP! Participants will have an opportunity to select from specialized and advanced training in over 25 classes involving numerous aspects of Cub Scouting. Experienced volunteer leaders will present programs to help you improve your skills and expand your knowledge. Pow-Wow is scheduled for December 2, 2006.


Trainer Development Conference
The Trainer Development Conference is an opportunity to review the latest principles, methods, and techniques of training. The conference will provide ideas and training skills for District Training Team members involved in Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing Leader Training.


Commissioner College of Science
Commissioner College is a program designed to augment advanced council training for all levels of scouting leadership by advancing the art of Commissioner sciences and encouraging commissioner's with ongoing, innovative and current training so they may keep pace within the movement they represent.


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